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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,820 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 235 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at Dushanbe Airport, where the Beechcraft King Air 350 took off with a takeoff distance of 608 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 102 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 78 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed out of Dushanbe, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the city. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 3,533 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 27,590 feet, a vertical increase of 24,057 feet, in just 15 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 53 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 12 minutes and covered a distance of 63 nautical miles, starting 10 miles northwest of Mu'minobod.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, which started 31 miles northwest of Khorog Airport. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 27,996 feet to 6,872 feet, a vertical decrease of 21,124 feet, in just 11 minutes. During this descent, the aircraft covered a distance of 31 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 16 at Khorog Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 158.0 degrees at an altitude of 165 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 16 at Khorog Airport was characterized by a good threshold height, but the threshold speed was too high at 130 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 237 meters, but the touchdown speed was too fast at 126 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -340 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.1 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 252 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a negligible headwind.
The total landing distance was 1,070 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took just 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 149 nautical miles, which was covered in 42 minutes, and the aircraft used 278 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft King Air 350 successfully landed at UT1C Khorog Airport, scoring 92.6% in the evaluation. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 158.0° at an altitude of 165 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, but the threshold speed was slightly too high at 130 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's landing distance was within acceptable limits at 237 meters, which is a good indication of the pilot's control and maneuvering skills. However, the touchdown speed was slightly too fast at 126 knots, which may have contributed to the firm touchdown rate of -340 feet per minute (fpm). This firm touchdown rate could potentially lead to a bumpy ride for passengers, but it did not seem to affect the overall stability of the aircraft.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.1 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment during the final approach. The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of 17°C and a light wind of 3 knots from 252°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and there was no headwind.
The total landing distance of 1,070 meters was 59% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent during the final stages of the landing.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there were a few areas for improvement, including the threshold speed and touchdown speed. With some adjustments to the pilot's technique, these issues can be addressed, and the landing score can be improved.
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